APRA – Global Investment Law Watch

Recovery and Exit Planning – Is the Superannuation Industry Ready?

Jul 18 2024

From 1 January 2025, Prudential Standard CPS 190 (CPS 190) will come into effect for Registrable Superannuation Entity (RSE) licensees. These entities will be required to have detailed recovery and exit plans to support the navigation of events which may threaten their financial viability. Following a recent review of the superannuation industry’s preparedness for the commencement of CPS 190, the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) expressed the urgent need for RSE licensees to ‘consider and develop more robust and effective‘ contingency plans.

Australia: Preparing for the Extension of the Superannuation Performance Test to Trustee-Directed Products

May 18 2023

By Jim Bulling and Grace Hall

The release of draft regulations by the Australian Government and publications by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) provide further guidance to regulated superannuation funds on how annual performance assessments (the performance test) will apply to trustee-directed products.

Australia: APRA Provides Insight into 2023 Priorities

Feb 08 2023

By Jim Bulling, Anabelle Weinberg and Lok Choy

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its policy and supervision priorities for 2023 with the aim to increase the financial soundness of the banking, insurance and superannuation industry.

Australian Regulatory Update – 28 November 2022

Dec 01 2022

By Jim Bulling and Anabelle Weinberg

1. New requirements for Australian Superannuation Funds in relation to unlisted assets

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has revoked Prudential Standard SPS 530 Investment Governance and issued a new version which will commence on 1 January 2023.

Australian Regulatory Update – 21 November 2022

Nov 23 2022

By Jim Bulling and Anabelle Weinberg

1. “Finfluencers” pivot following warnings from ASIC and become authorised to provide general financial product advice

Earlier this year, ASIC put social media “finfluencers” on notice after warning that they could face imprisonment and hefty fines if they do not obtain an AFSL or do not stop promoting financial products online.

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1. “Finfluencers” pivot following warnings from ASIC and become authorised to provide general financial product advice